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US House Advances Bill Targeting Buyers of Russian Oil
The US House moved forward a bill about countries that buy Russian oil and gas.
If it becomes law, President Donald Trump could impose tariffs as high as 100 percent on those countries.
India is one country that could face these tariffs.
The bill is called the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
The House approved a procedural step by a vote of 214 to 211.
Two Democrats voted with Republicans.
The measure still needs a final House vote.
The articles do not say whether the bill will ultimately become law.
The US House advanced the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a 214-211 vote.
The bill could give President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas.
India is among the countries that could face the proposed duties because it purchases Russian energy.
Two Democrats joined Republicans to clear the procedural hurdle on Tuesday evening, September 15.
The vote sets up a future final House vote on the measure.
- Who
- The US House of Representatives, President Donald Trump, India, and other countries that purchase Russian oil and gas.
- What
- The House advanced a bill that could authorize tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas.
- Where
- The US House of Representatives; the articles do not specify a physical location.
- When
- Tuesday evening, September 15; the measure is identified as the 2026 act.
- Why
- The bill is intended to sanction countries that buy Russian oil and gas and would give the president possible tariff authority.
Key facts
- Bill
- Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- House vote
- 214-211
- Potential tariff
- Up to 100%
- Potentially affected country
- India
- Covered purchases
- Russian oil and gas
- Next step
- A final House vote
- Cross-party support
- Two Democrats voted with Republicans
Sources
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